Mylossoma duriventre

Scientific name Mylossoma duriventre
Descriptor Cuvier
Year of description 1818
IUCN category (World) NE
Family Serrasalmidae
Genus Mylossoma
Mylossoma duriventre Mylossoma duriventre

Introduction

Mylossoma duriventre is a fresh water fish from the Amérique du Sud.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    30 cm
  • Maximum size
    30 cm
  • Longevity
    10 year
  • Shape
    Circular
  • Average size
    30 cm
  • Maximum size
    30 cm
  • Longevity
    10 year
  • Shape
    Circular

How to recognize Mylossoma duriventre ?

Mylossoma duriventre measures between 30 and 30 cm.

Sexual dimorphism

The females have a more rounded abdomen than the males, they are generally stockier. This characteristic is exacerbated in the period of reproduction.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    herbivorous
  • Sociability
    living in colonies
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Mylossoma duriventre is a fish living in colonies naturally found at mid-depth. This species is herbivorous .

n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu

Mylossoma duriventre is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : NE

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    22 - 28 °C
  • pH (acidity)
    5 - 7.5
  • gh (hardness)
    3 - 10
  • Flow
    Slow and Stagnant

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).

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